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Olive care?
Rebecca Jenkins
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I am thinking about buying a little olive, not to eat, but just because I love them so much and as I am only a young teen I have the rest of my life to see it grow, my Mum has a sunny place at the bottom of the garden where it can grow. As olives, even small ones, are really expensive, she told me to do some research before I bought one, as if it dies it is a big loss for me. I am not planning to get olives from it although it may be nice as I would like flowers. Anyone got any care tips so it will live with me for the rest of my life?
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Where are you? Warm and sheltered or cold and exposed in winter?
Olives come from hot, dry regions and are used to putting down very deep roots to get the moisture they need. They don't like to be soggy in winter or deeply frozen. I suggest you start with a small one in a pot so you can grow it on until it's big enough to cope with life outdoors and then you can take it with you when you eventually have a home of your own.
Have a look here for some info from the RHS -
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=138 - includes tips on growing in pots
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/fruit/olives